Dr. Dennis Jilka, MD, was born and raised in Kansas, where he excelled as a student-athlete, wrestling and playing football and rugby. He went on to play college football at Fort Scott Community College before transferring to Kansas State University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a focus on Exercise Physiology and a Master’s degree, with research centered on congestive heart failure (CHF) and oxygen transfer kinetics.

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He later earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his internal medicine training in Indiana.

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As a general practice physician, Dr. Jilka provides comprehensive care for a wide range of adult medical conditions. His clinical interests include chronic disease management, weight loss, chronic pain, and psychiatric conditions, using an integrative, evidence-based approach to care.

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Outside of medicine, Dr. Jilka enjoys reading science fiction and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. He proudly provides patient-focused care at Allure Wellness Center.